Tue.Feb 06, 2018

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Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. A supplier in Mexico mixes up two similar parts. An ecommerce fulfillment warehouse in the USA sends the wrong packages to customers. On top of all that, billions if not trillions of dollars worth of potential working capital are tied up in illiquid assets such as 90-day invoice payouts or even the real estate value of, say, a warehouse or factory building.

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Teamsters withdraw demands banning UPS use of drones, autonomous vehicles

DC Velocity

Company proposes Sunday deliveries with part-time drivers using personal vehicles, union group says.

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How to Handle Logistics During Chinese New Year

Material Handling and Logistics

“By implementing a few critical steps in advance of the holiday, shippers can avoid unnecessary bottlenecks and continue business with little or no interruption,” says Frank Guenzerodt, CEO of Dachser USA. With Chinese New Year approaching fast workers will travel throughout the country to return to their families and celebrate the New Year, with all manufacturing shutting down for the duration.

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Testing Kenworth’s ZECT fuel cell tractor

Fleet Owner

The truck maker said its ZECT vehicle should be deployed in a month or so for real-world operation at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Agility Logistics to deploy Maersk/IBM blockchain platform

DC Velocity

Freight forwarder says technology will help it share information with shippers, carriers, and other supply chain partners.

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Ehrhardt + Partner upgrades voice-directed warehouse system

DC Velocity

Lydia Voice 8 enhances word recognition accuracy, firm says.

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Are you ready for diesel's rising price?

Fleet Owner

Fleets need to constantly look at improving their fuel efficiency because you never know when fuel prices are going to spike upward.

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BNSF Logistics names Dan Curtis president

DC Velocity

Curtis replaces Greer, president for 7 years.

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FleetUp ELDs certified by FourKites partner network

Fleet Owner

FleetUp announced its electronic logging devices (ELDs) were certified as part of the FourKites ELD partner network. The company said its ELD and fleet management technology transmit hours-of-service information and other data via a cellular network.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Editor’s Pick: 8 Truckload Market Trends for 2018

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Steve Raetz, Director of Research and Market Intelligence at C.H. Robinson , highlights 8 trends that will have an effect on the truckload market this year.

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The benefits of a dedicated shop and technicians — without hassles

Fleet Owner

One of the big benefits of a dedicated shop is that maintenance and repair are tailored to your needs and are completed according to your preferred practices and processes.

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DAT sees a growth spurt in spot truckload rates compared to contract rates

Logistics Management

DAT’s key thesis is that average spot and contract rates have “diverged sharply” over the three-month period covering November, December, and January, with the gap having accelerated in recent weeks, due to gains in spot rates, not only for van activity but also for the three major equipment classes: van, reefer, and flatbed.

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Mercedes-Benz premieres new Sprinter van

Fleet Owner

DUISBURG, GERMANY. Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third generation of its flagship Sprinter van today at the company's new logistics center in the Port of Duisburg. This third-generation Sprinter will be available in the U.S.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Bringg - Untitled Article

Bringg

2017 was an important year for delivery logistics. Customers are relying on better and faster deliveries for all sort of goods and services. But this evolution in the supply chain, and for last-mile fulfillment, in particular, doesn’t end with retail. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change.

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Blackberry ramps up trucking presence with Radar

Fleet Owner

Phillip Poulidis, senior vice president and general manager of Blackberry’s IoT business, said every day the company takes steps to “dispel the myth it is just in the smart phone business.

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Voice Workflow for Warehouse Management

Material Handling and Logistics

Ehrhardt + Partner Solutions (E+P) has launched Lydia Voice 8, a major upgrade to its voice workflow-driven supply chain solution.

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Bridgestone promotes new sustainable procurement policy

Fleet Owner

Global tire maker expects its suppliers and partners to help it pursue collaborative and “never-ending” sustainable supply chains practices.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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JLL calls 2017 a “banner year” for U.S. industrial real estate market activity

Logistics Management

The fourth quarter of 2017 and the calendar year over all were very solid for United States industrial real estate activity, according to research recently issued by Chicago-based industrial real estate firm JLL. Two of the biggest takeaways of the research, entitled "First Look at Industrial," focused on the U.S. industrial vacancy rate and rents.

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[Webinar] Modern Maintenance: How To Build A Modern Maintenance Shop

Fleet Owner

A solid, professional maintenance routine is a necessity for any shop. To stay competitive managers must keep their practices optimized, and use the latest technologies and advancements to improve efficiency.

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5 Ways to Increase eCommerce Sales

3PL Insights

You’ve been working on your eCommerce business for a while now. Your sales are steady, but not rising. What can you do to increase eCommerce sales? Understand Who Your Customer Is. Without a defined marketing persona, you may find it difficult to target your consumer. You need to be sure that your ads are being seen by the right people. Make sure you understand who you’re selling to and why.

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Volvo brings trucking message to Times Square with digital billboard

Fleet Owner

Volvo Trucks North America is running a digital billboard at world famous Times Square in New York City to promote its new VNL 760 model.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Diesel average is above $3 per gallon for fourth consecutive week

Logistics Management

The United States Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that the average cost per gallon of diesel gasoline saw a 1.6-cent increase to $3.086 per gallon. With this increase, the diesel average has topped the $3 per gallon mark for the last four weeks, coming in at $3.028, $3.025, and $3.070, respectively during that period.

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Embark completes automated coast-to-coast truck trip

Fleet Owner

Embark announced it has completed a coast-to-coast trip across the United States with an automated truck.

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Bringg - Untitled Article

Bringg

2017 was an important year for delivery logistics. Customers are relying on better and faster deliveries for all sort of goods and services. But this evolution in the supply chain, and for last-mile fulfillment, in particular, doesn’t end with retail. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change.

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C.R. England and England Logistics unite to fight childhood hunger

Fleet Owner

The One initiative aims to fund one million meals for children each year by working with local food banks.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Multi-Frequency RFID Processor

Material Handling and Logistics

Balluff has introduced the BIS V Multi-Frequency RFID processor with USB and TCP/IP communication.

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Orders for new trucks at near-record level in January

Fleet Owner

New truck orders are the highest they've been since 2006.

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Emirates SkyCargo Launches Freighter Services to Maastricht

Airfreight Logistics

Emirates SkyCargo is expanding its footprint in Europe with the launch of new scheduled freighter services to Maastricht, which will join Emirates SkyCargo’s global freighter network of over 40 cities and will become the second freighter destination in the Netherlands after Amsterdam. Emirates SkyCargo will initially operate two freighter flights a week to Maastricht on Tuesdays and Thursdays.